What are Pet Support Services?
Pet owners can access pet support services, including housing, medical and behavioral support, as well as food and supplies, to help keep the human-animal family together. Pet support services provide help for caregivers facing hardships with the goal of keeping families together, even in tough times. Support may include, but is not limited to: telephone response and advice, medical support for owned pets, food and supplies, fence building and pet shelter provision, behavior support, vaccines and microchips, free and low-cost spay and neuter, crisis and emergency boarding, owned pet fostering, and pet deposits and advocacy for apartment dwellers.
What problem does Pet Support solve?
Some of the most common reasons animals are surrendered to shelters include issues with housing, lack of access to affordable veterinary care, and the need for behavioral support. Other reasons include financial strain making it difficult to access pet food and supplies, fencing demands, and a variety of human-related factors such as allergies, divorce, and illness. By providing as many resources and services as possible, animal welfare organizations can work toward reducing the barriers to keeping pets and people together.
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If you know of an Animal Support Service/Program not currently listed, or are an Animal Welfare Organization that provides an assistance program pertaining to keeping pets and their people together please Contact Us or email OC Shelter Pets at info@ocshelterpets.com.
Emergency Veterinary Care
by Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides financial assistance directly to veterinarians for pre-approved emergency veterinary care for pets whose owner is experiencing homelessness. Services: – Emergency vet care The initial interview is conducted by a Case Manager who determines eligibility basis on agency criteria. All treatment is pre-authorized and payable directly to licensed veterinarians. Treatment always includes updating of vaccinations at no cost. Examples of the need for emergency treatment include: parvo; swallowing of foreign... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PSTMonday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Urgent Care Grant
by RedRover
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: RedRover provides financial assistance, resources and emotional support to pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets are in life-threatening situations. RedRover Relief Urgent Care grants provide: – Financial assistance grants so pet caregivers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care – An easy online application and quick approval process – Resources for pet caregivers struggling with economic hardship – Resources for victims of domestic violence The typical grant is $150 to $200, and is... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
In Home Care for Seniors
by Elder Love USA
Senior Assistance |Description: Elder Love USA, Inc. helps older adults and their families by assisting with day-to-day activities such as housekeeping, bathing, transportation, cooking, pet care and more. We are a new and innovative solution that focuses primarily on helping those older adults who worked hard their whole life, landed in the middle class, and thereby do not qualify for help from the county. This program provides: – Housekeeping Services – Shopping Services – Pet Care We provide in-home caregiving at a lower rate than most other companies.... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Prescription Assistance
by America's Pharmacy
Financial Assistance | Prescriptions & Vaccines |Description: America’s Pharmacy Prescription Assistance helps you lower your family’s health care costs, and save at the pharmacy counter. One card can be used by an entire household – even for pets. Services include: – Discounted prescriptions There are no terms or costs associated with being a cardholder. Just present your card when filling your next prescription medication, and your pharmacist will let you know how much you can save. Many medications prescribed for pets are the very same ones taken by people and can be filled at... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Emergency Medical Assistance
by Actors and Others for Animals
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: Actors and Others for Animals provides financial assistance for veterinary procedures (excluding routine care) enabling guardians to care for and keep their companions. This program provides: – Financial assistance for emergency medial care for pets Those seeking help must fill out an online application. The level of assistance provided depends upon a number of factors including the type of illness or injury, the course of action needed and the funds available at the time of the request; at no time is the cost of the entire procedure... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Prescription Discount Card
by GoodRx
Financial Assistance | Prescriptions & Vaccines |Description: The GoodRx Prescription Discount Card helps anyone that takes prescription medication save money every month on most prescription drugs at participating pharmacies across the country. This program provides: – Discount prescription card This card can also be used for pet medications. Services are available to everyone in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can use GoodRx whether you have insurance, Medicare or no insurance coverage at all. GoodRx is a free service and you are never required to... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PSTMonday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Orange County Courtyard
by The Midnight Mission
Homeless Assistance | Shelter & Boarding |Description: The OC Courtyard holds up to 450 guests in the safe and secure renovated Santa Ana Transit Terminal, offering a safe place to sleep for homeless individuals who are resistant to the idea of a traditional shelter. This program provides: – Emergency shelter – 3 Hot Meals per Day – Hygiene Facilities – Laundry Facilities – Storage – 24/7 Security – Couple’s Lodging – Pet Lodging This program can help connect participants with: – Employment – Social Services – Health Care... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PSTMonday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Friday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM PST
Financial Assistance for Animals
by The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Financial Assistance | Food & Supplies | Spay / Neuter | Veteran Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: We are here to help each animal reach tomorrow. Services provided: – Grants for animal care We will provide funding for the following services: – Spay and neuter programs – Rescue of animals from kill shelters – Food, medicine and supplies – Cancer Research – Medicine and equipment for military and police canines – Equipment for medical facilities – Puppy mill rescues and disaster relief – Shelters, rescues, foster groups and sanctuaries – Pets of individuals where... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
Veterinary Financing
by CareCredit
Financial Assistance | Veterinary Care |Description: CareCredit knows pets are family too. That’s why we offer veterinary and pet financing to help keep your most cherished family members in top shape. From routine appointments to emergency situations or surgeries, the CareCredit card gives pet owners the peace of mind needed to care for pets big and small. Unlike traditional pet financing or veterinary payment plans, the CareCredit credit card gives you the flexibility to use your card again and again for your pet’s procedures. New CareCredit Healthcare Credit Card Here are just... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Friday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM PST
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST
Home Is Where The Pit Is
by Orange County Pit Bull Rescue
Food & Supplies | Spay / Neuter | Veterinary Care |Description: The best place for a dog is with his or her family, not in an overcrowded shelter. OCPBR’s community assistance program offers help to Pit Bull families in need to keep families together and keep dogs out of shelters when times are tough. Some of the services provided by the program are help with medical bills, including spay and neuter, vaccines, and medical emergencies, as well as providing food, training and other support. OCPBR assists as funds are available, and we are currently seeking grants and funding to maximize our impact on... Full Details >>
Availability Hours:
Sunday: ClosedMonday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Saturday: Closed
